Quinoa Cakes

Quinoa Cakes

Quinoa is a seed that cooks like a grain. And because it's high in protein it makes a great substitute for rice or couscous.

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Yields: 6 Servings

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Ingredients

12cfinely chopped onion
2tbspolive oil
1 12cQuinoa
13cwhite wine
3cvegetable broth
1cStonyfield Organic Fat Free Plain Yogurt
14ccilantro
6tbspgrated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
1 egg (beaten)
1 12cPanko
2tbspcanola oil for frying
  Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Heat oil in heavy frying pan over medium heat, fry onions until translucent.

  2. Add quinoa, stir until quinoa is coated with oil.

  3. Add wine stir until absorbed add broth 1/3 at a time.

  4. Make sure broth is absorbed before adding more.

  5. About 20 minutes total cooking time.

  6. Remove from heat and add yogurt, cilantro, cheese and salt and pepper to taste.

  7. Spread quinoa on a baking sheet to cool completely.

  8. Place egg in a bowl and panko in another bowl.

  9. When quinoa is cooled form into 12 3-inch round cakes, roll in egg and then in panko.

  10. Brush pan with canola oil and fry on low heat until all sides of cake are golden brown.

  11. Repeat for remaining cakes brushing on more oil as needed.

  12. Serve with Yogurt Béarnaise and Spinach Casserole.

Nutrition Information

420
CALORIES
16g
TOTAL FAT
14g
PROTEIN
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Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
420
140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16g
Saturated Fat 3.5g
Cholesterol 40mg
Sodium 400mg
Total Carbohydrate 53g
Dietary Fiber 4g
Sugars 4g
Protein 14g
Vitamin A 2%
Vitamin C 2%
Calcium 20%
Iron 15%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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